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JOSE GARCIA
DBA: 3g Carriers
Laredo, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
41.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2872504 · MC 973110
No Safety Rating
Active 1 month
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-973110 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sutton Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
41.7% OOS · 14 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
41.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
New Authority
Authority granted August 24, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 month
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 20.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC973110
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Sutton Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy SOA0178042451000
AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AGPGA2-01134-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2872504
MC Number
MC-973110
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 28, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 31, 2016
Authority Granted
August 24, 2026
Annual Mileage
208,485 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Laredo, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance95
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
41.7% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
85th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2024 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX10
AL1
CO1
LA1
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
11
Tractor
5
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3JN532408 | 6 | 4 |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR2EN171685 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR5EN171678 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7KN701718 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322DM300206 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N15320XR1569932 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623AJ632082 | 1 | — |
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0620FT601950 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0624DT578671 | 1 | — |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0628DT578818 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XCT570959 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXGL905211 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W07L044252 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W47L035974 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W77L035998 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535CP301021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSKZAPR8LN390261 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2026 | V262475929 | IH 35 SB 67 COTULLA, TX | II | 2 | — | WALMART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
3HSKZAPR8LN390261 1JJV532W07L044252 |
TX BYR85211 OK BH4519 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | V262228692 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE, TX | I | 30 | 3 | FAURECIA AUTOMOTIVE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
3HSDZAPR3JN532408 1JJV532W47L035974 |
TX R770769 MX 77UD7L |
| 393.48A | OOSInoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 6, 2026 | V262166188 | US 277 IN QUEMADO ,T, TX | II | 12 | — | FXI-SANTA TERESA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR3JN532408 1GRAP0624DT578671 |
TX R770769 ME 5445718 |
| 393.24A | Non-compliance with headlamp requirements | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45PC | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| October 28, 2025 | 7A0G9DJR32 | IH-0410 IN BEXAR CO. (0-52), TX | III | 8 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDJAPR2EN171685 1GRAP0620FT601950 |
TX R580798 MX 94UW9X |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 395.34A1 | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 20, 2025 | LADYS06410 | HAMMOND LA | II | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3HSDZAPR3JN532408 5V8VC5322DM300206 |
TX R770769 TX 9430K64 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| September 2, 2025 | V251997738 | IH 35 SB MM 117, TX | II | 14 | — | SPLASH TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDJAPR2EN171685 1GRAA0623AJ632082 |
TX R580798 MX 46UD7R |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| August 1, 2025 | V251884208 | 562M US277, TX | II | 5 | 1 | HARMAN BECKER AUTOMOTIVE SYST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR3JN532408 1GRAP062XCT570959 |
TX R770769 ME 5445097 |
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 25, 2025 | V251938554 | IH 35 NB MM 114, TX | II | 2 | — | ARCO VIAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3HSDZAPR7KN701718 13N15320XR1569932 |
TX R785581 ME 5181068 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 15, 2025 | V251951535 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE, TX | I | 3 | — | SOUTHERN DC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
3HSDZAPR7KN701718 1JJV532W77L035998 |
TX R785581 MX 80UD7L |
| 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| June 23, 2025 | V251923411 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | ALEXANDER DEPOT, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3HSDZAPR3JN532408 5V8VC5322DM300206 |
TX R770769 TX 9286T02 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| WALMART | 1 | July 13, 2026 |
| FAURECIA AUTOMOTIVE | 1 | February 24, 2026 |
| FXI-SANTA TERESA | 1 | January 6, 2026 |
| SPLASH TRANSPORT | 1 | September 2, 2025 |
| HARMAN BECKER AUTOMOTIVE SYST | 1 | August 1, 2025 |
| ARCO VIAL | 1 | July 25, 2025 |
| SOUTHERN DC | 1 | July 15, 2025 |
| ALEXANDER DEPOT, INC | 1 | June 23, 2025 |
| ISTT | 1 | March 31, 2025 |
| MISASION FOODS S DE RL DE CV | 1 | March 17, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | Active Granted | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 7, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 13, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 16, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 17, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 10, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Sutton Specialty Insurance Company |
| August 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Sutton Specialty Insurance Company |
| July 8, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective August 7, 2026 |
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